Jacobs Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Jacobs Lake Dam, located in Houston, Georgia, was completed in 1974 and serves as a key recreational area in the Clinchfield Environs.


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Summary

Owned privately, the dam stands at 16 feet in height and stretches 580 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 109 acre-feet. The dam, primarily of earth type with a buttress core, sits on an unknown foundation and has an uncontrolled spillway. Despite being unregulated by the state, the dam is inspected regularly, with the last assessment conducted in January 2018.

With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, Jacobs Lake Dam remains a safe and popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, with a surface area of 15 acres and a drainage area of 650 acres. While it is not state-regulated, the dam's condition is currently unrated. The risk management measures and emergency action plan for the dam are not specified in the available data, indicating potential areas for further investigation and improvement to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment.

Overall, Jacobs Lake Dam stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate resilience. As a focal point for recreation in the area, the dam provides not only leisure opportunities but also a source of potential risk that must be carefully monitored and addressed. With its peaceful surroundings and moderate risk profile, Jacobs Lake Dam serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between human enjoyment and environmental stewardship in the face of changing climate conditions.

Year Completed

1974

Dam Length

580

Dam Height

16

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

15

Drainage Area

650

Nid Storage

109

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

16
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.